All news for 2023-12-08

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Baby almost loses toe after single strand of mum's hair gets wrapped around it
Mum Laura Powles from Bridgend, Wales, was horrified when she noticed her baby Skylah-Rae's toe was swollen and red, as doctors said she was suffering from hair tourniquet syndrome
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I'm A Celeb bosses fear storm could 'wreak havoc' on final with 130mph winds
With Tropical Cyclone Jasper heading straight to the Gold Coast, ITV producers are concerned about the safety of I'm A Celebrity final, which is set to take place on Sunday
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Mum stabs family dog to death after arguing with partner about pet running away
Erica Tavares began stabbing Thanos - an American Bulldog - after arguing with her partner about the pet escaping and the police being called in Stroud, Gloucestershire
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Ford still to reach his peak, insist Sale, as England look to fill Farrell void
“Since coming back from the World Cup George has been more authoritative than he even was in the past. Seemingly the more you put on him the more he’s able to shoulder"
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Ex-Liverpool star involved in 13-player bust-up after Everton beat Newcastle
Three late goals saw Everton get the better of Champions League-chasing Newcastle at Goodison Park, with players from both teams clashing after the final whistle
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'I live on one of UK's best streets - it's not snobby but eco-guys target cars'
Locals love the Bristol street because of the grand Georgian architecture, independent shops and gorgeous green spaces, but it would seem there's always a catch no matter where you live
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A&E patients wait in ambulances for hours - see how your hospital ranks
More than 8,000 patients had to wait over an hour in ambulances to be admitted to A&Es across England last week, and at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust the average was 4.5 hours one day
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UK hospital shuts three wards after 'biggest' norovirus outbreak 'in four years'
James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough has urged patients with vomiting or diarrhoea to stay at home as the winter bug norovirus is sweeping through its wards
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DWP Universal Credit payments over Christmas as thousands to be paid early
As the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) doesn't make benefit payments on bank holidays, if you are due cash on the festive bank holidays this month then you will be paid your benefit early
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Aintree, Navan and Sandown offer up a chance to win £50,000 in bet365’s 6 Horses Challenge!
After last weekend’s game had to concede to the cold weather, things are destined to heat up with our consolation prizes of £10,000 on offer for five correct predictions, and four winners earning players their share of £5,000!
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Aldi announces two bottle limit on £3.49 wine dubbed 'incredible' by critics
Its Specially Selected Cairanne will be slashed in price from £8.99 to £3.49 between December 11 and December 17 - but shoppers will be limited to two bottles per person
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Ricky Gervais critics launch petition over cruel jokes on terminally ill kids
The parent of a child with cancer is hoping to receive the support of 5,000 backers on a petition to remove Ricky Gervais comments about terminally-ill children from Netflix
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Paris Hilton's ex Chris Zylka finally shares real reason for failed engagement
Paris Hilton's ex-fiancé Chris Zylka has spoken about their romance five years after the former couple ended their engagement, with him having shared his thoughts on her
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Tourist's plea after losing necklace with dead dad's ashes at Christmas market
What should have been a festive mini-break has been soured by the loss of a treasured keepsake
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Kevin Costner seen being 'flirty' new woman on private island after divorce
Yellowstone star Kevin Costner has been seen getting close to and being 'flirty' with a beautiful new woman, with him spotted on a private island with singer Jewel after his bitter divorce
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Jonas Eidevall gives verdict on whether Arsenal vs Chelsea will decide WSL title
Arsenal host Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday in a meeting that could go a long way to deciding this season's WSL champions - with the game close to a sell-out
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'One of my kids isn't getting any Christmas gifts this year - she's got enough'
A mum has admitted that she's only buying one of children Christmas presents as the other 'doesn't need any'. Other parents have branded the move as 'cruel' but she doesn't care
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I'm A Celeb's Josie Gibson in tears as Danielle vows to send message to her son
As Danielle Harold left the Aussie jungle, Josie Gibson was left sobbing as the EastEnders star promised to give her five year old son Reggie a hug and an emotional message
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New Coca-Cola Christmas tour date has landed - check if truck is coming to you
The newest stop on the Coca-Cola Christmas truck tour has been announced as the festive attraction continues to make its way south through the UK having stopped off in Scotland and the north of England
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Rory McIlroy aims dig at Jon Rahm over U-turn to accept £450m LIV Golf deal
Jon Rahm used to be a vocal critic of LIV Golf, but changed his tune and left the PGA Tour to sign up for the breakaway tour after being offered a contract worth £450million
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Vladimir Putin to seek another term in office - exact date of Russian election
The Russian warmonger is inching closer to prolonging his repressive and unyielding grip on Russia for another six years for an election on 17 March 2024
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Note detailing 'plan to kill' trans teen Brianna Ghey found in accused's home
Brianna Ghey, 16, who was transgender, was stabbed 28 times at a park in Warrington and further evidence was put before the jury
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Jamie Lynn Spears' Dancing With The Stars co-stars 'fume over I'm A Celeb deal'
Singer and actress Jamie Lynn Spears is said to have upset her Dancing With The Stars co-stars by securing a secret deal so she could take part in I'm A Celebrity
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Woman sobbed 'shoot me in the head' after 'killing boyfriend with car' in fight
Alice Wood ran over her partner Ryan Watson near their home in Rode Heath, Cheshire, after driving them both home from a party on May 6 last year, a trial at Chester Crown Court has heard
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Kate's fear for her daughter Charlotte comes from her own upbringing
Kate is reported to have one major fear for her daughter Princess Charlotte and it is informed by something she had in her own upbringing that her daughter doesn't have